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Who would be interested in a tour of the Scott aquarium at the Omaha zoo?

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  1. Jul 2, 2013 #1
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I contacted the Henry Doorly Zoo inquiring about a behind the scenes tour of the Scott aquarium. They said they can definitely arrange a tour of the facilities for us. I know this is something I have wanted to do since I got involved in the hobby, I'm sure I am not alone. So who all would be interested in doing this? We would just have to pay regular $15 admission price to the zoo. It sounds like the aquatics curator would be the one handling the tour for us.


    I'm going to be looking at doing this mid-august like the 17th. If the interest is there we could probably look at renting a van or 2 to make the trip even more cost effective. Lets hear some input and see if this is worthwhile to invest some planning into. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
     
  2. Jul 2, 2013 #2
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    I think this would be an excellent idea! I was just there Saturday and was wondering how they did everything. Does this include the penguin tank? I always wanted a penguin. But in all seriousness, I think any tour would be amazing.
     
  3. Jul 2, 2013 #3
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    Great idea! We would be very interested in going but have a conflict on the 17th (the 24th and beyond works).
     
  4. Jul 2, 2013 #4
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I don't know about the penguin tank, but I could certainly ask.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2013 #5
    Big John

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    I'm concerned about the date, mid summer? To many outdoor things still going on with families, maybe not.
    I think fall would be a better time.
     
  6. Jul 2, 2013 #6
    xmasia

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    well when ever the date is set you all must gooo ive been behind the scenes and it is a must seee
     
  7. Jul 3, 2013 #7
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    Yep its pretty cool behind the scenes.
     
  8. Jul 3, 2013 #8
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    children are welcome on the tour, and they limit the group size to 30.
    Would be a great way to spend the end of summer with the family before the kids head back to school. A day at the zoo, and a behind the scenes tour for the fish nerds.
     
  9. Jul 14, 2013 #9
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Anyone want to do this? Is there a better date that would work best for a group to take this tour?
     
  10. Jul 14, 2013 #10
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    We would definitely be interested. Would need to be August 25th or later for our schedule though and then we are pretty open.
     
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    dead fish Iowa City

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    We'd be interested but it would have to be after 9/10. I'm running for school bird in Iowa city and that's election day.
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    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    School Bird that's funny! I would love to, but Potter vacation was allready planed by my wife to visit that zoo on our way to Colorado in a few weeks.
     
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    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Bump. It looks like the consensus is to move this back later in the summer. How does Sept look for anyone interested?
     
  14. Aug 1, 2013 #14
    Chris C. Des Moines, IA

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    Just a reminder that September 14 is when the Des Moines region is heading to Nebraska Aquatics for their two year anniversary that includes a lot of great give aways and also speakers!!!!
     
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    Dave Des Moines Area

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    We are in for any weekend in September (after labor day) with the exception of the 14th (but could do the 15th)
     
  16. Aug 1, 2013 #16
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    We would be interested on any Saturday or Sunday. This sounds so cool!!!
     
  17. Aug 2, 2013 #17
    big gene Marshalltown

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    I am very interested in this event, i think that would be so awesome. I love that aquarium.
     
  18. Aug 2, 2013 #18
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    September might work for me :0)
     
  19. Aug 3, 2013 #19
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    End of September for me.
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  20. Aug 3, 2013 #20
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    Anytime except for the 21st that'd be great. I also wouldn't mind like Dave said above, doing it on the 15th or the day after the Nebraska thing.
     
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